Travelling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Guwahati's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bagdogra.
Take your pick of 30 weekly Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flights. The 14:55 departure with SpiceJet is the earliest you can take. SpiceJet operates the latest service of the day at 18:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IXB to GAU flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SpiceJet has direct flights from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Guwahati — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with SpiceJet on this route.
SpiceJet is the most punctual carrier operating IXB to GAU flights. An impressive 94.44% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IXB and GAU:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight is 32 €. A return ticket is currently 59 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from IXB to GAU by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IXB to GAU.
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Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
When it comes to Bagdogra Airport's on-time performance, 73.66% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bagdogra Airport from central Bagdogra, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to IXB:
Arriving at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Book a hotel close to GAU if you're on a late Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
From Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The quietest month for a flight from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Guwahati based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guwahati, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IXB to GAU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've seen Guwahati, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 338 kilometres west to Siliguri to check off its top sights. From NFR Vintage Steam Engine NJP to Sweet Home Garden and Sai Villa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Any journey through India wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Bhātpāra. Rupdas Ghat & Park is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 499 kilometres south-west of Guwahati.